There comes a time in everyone's life when he or she must make a big decision, whether one needs to go to college. College is a big trend that has swept the nation for years now. It's considered the norm to go to college these days, in fact, people will stare at someone who does not wish to go to college. Ask any senior here in Pinckneyville High and the odds are that he or she says they"re going to college. But lately, many students are realizing that there is life without college. Let's face it, not everyone is cut out for college. While some enjoy the well-structured processes, others despise the idea of being in school any longer. Since there is a constant pressure from parents, teachers, the media and their peer group, they end up in college anyway. .
Many families sacrifice their comforts in order to put a student through college. The average cost of tuition presently can be anywhere between $3000 and $5000, isn't it a shame to waste that money on someone who would rather be out working?.
Though a college education will increase your chance for a better job and/or a higher salary, it's still not a guarantee to those things. There are many college graduates with Ph.D. who are driving school buses or working at Walgreen's. Many students go into college with the feeling that they will be assured a job. These students are disillusioned when, after four years of studying and discipline, they are hopelessly unemployed.